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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prefaces.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Paine think the English people viewed the French Revolution?
(a) He did not comment on their view.
(b) They supported it.
(c) They supported only certain aspects of it.
(d) They did not support it.

2. What did Paine do to help the cause being fought for in the American Revolution?
(a) He made a political case for it and supported the troops.
(b) He made a political case for it and planned its strategy.
(c) He made an ethical case for it, planned its strategy, and supported the troops.
(d) He supported the troops and planned the war's strategy.

3. What did Paine say in the Preface that the people would have to see in order for Liberty to prevail?
(a) Truth.
(b) Reason.
(c) Victory.
(d) Possibility.

4. How did Paine describe reasoning with the states in the Preface?
(a) Commendable.
(b) Pointless.
(c) Unacceptable.
(d) Confusing.

5. What mood was the beginning of the second Preface of Rights of Man written by Paine?
(a) Exhausted.
(b) Excited.
(c) Angry.
(d) Defensive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides English, which other language was Rights of Man published in?

2. To begin the Preface, what was Paine's response to Burke's lack of support for the French Revolution?

3. In the Preface of Rights of Man, who did Paine think should go directly to the people?

4. As Paine wrote, what kind of impact would the French Revolution have?

5. Which French causes did Paine think were also representative of the entire world?

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